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  The Struggles and Successes of Watching Theater at Home

  July 22 at 4 a.m.

  When the pandemic forced theaters across the world to shut their doors and halt productions, almost immediately, theaters turned to the internet to unleash their works to the public. Streamed theater productions are now becoming a norm. National Theatre Live, which in the past has shown recordings of prestigious theater...

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  Are You Sick of Hamilton Already? Check Out These Other Musicals

  July 21 at 4 a.m.

  Since its opening in 2015, Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop musical phenomenon about the life of Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton, has become a cultural sensation, and one of the only shows to unite theater’s biggest fans and those who eschew show tunes at all costs — gripping audiences with its inspiring story...

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  QUIZ: Taylor Swift or Hamilton Lyrics?

  July 14 at 4 a.m.

  Taylor Swift once wrote "I would very much like to be excluded from this narrative," and while it wasn't a song lyric, it sounds similar to lyrics from the song "Burn" by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda: "I'm erasing myself from the narrative." All of this to say: Many similarities exist between Taylor...

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  Dallas Theaters Are Opening Their Curtains Online, Live and at Drive-Ins

  July 9 at 4 a.m.

  Those of us still sheltering in place because of the pandemic are getting tired of the same old entertainment on streaming sites; those of us beginning to tentatively venture outside our houses are eager to find live entertainment in a socially distanced world. Artists, too, hunger to provide entertainment and...

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  This Canceled Theater Season, Satisfy Your Bard-y Appetite With the Best Shakespeare Movies

  June 29 at 4 a.m.

  Shakespeare Dallas, a staple in the DFW community for decades, would normally be in the heart of its summer season right now. Unfortunately, the 49th season of Dallas’ Shakespeare in the Park was canceled because of COVID-19. Luckily, there are some options at home to help fill the void. While...

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  Best COVID-Safe (and Safe-Ish) Events Happening in Dallas

  June 12 at 4 a.m.

  While much of the country has been busy trying to eradicate a bigger epidemic, systemic racism, the coronavirus still lurks around us. Confirmed COVID cases continue to increase daily, riding that second wave and putting Texas in the lead. We reminded you back in April of the many things you...